Australian Car Brands

Holden is Australia’s only car brand that has helped to make it an integral part of the country’s automotive history and culture.

Holden does have a unique status in Australia (it is the only car brand in Australia), having been founded way back in 1856 as a saddlery business before transitioning to car manufacturing in the early 20th century. Over the years, Holden has become an iconic Australian brand, producing a range of popular models such as the Commodore and the Kingswood.

Today, while Holden no longer manufactures cars in Australia, it remains headquartered in Melbourne and continues to be a beloved brand among many Australians. So while there may be other car brands on the market, there’s no denying that Holden has a special place in the country’s automotive history and culture.

The most popular car brand in Australia in 2022

According to Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the most popular car brand in Australia in 2022 was Toyota, with the Toyota Hilux (64,391) being the top-selling car in the country. Ford was the second most popular car brand, with the Ford Ranger (47,479) being the second best-selling car in Australia. Other popular car brands include Mazda, Kia and Mitsubishi.